Our NSO history…
Begun in 1966; a community orchestra of volunteer performing musicians.
60+ musicians play seven concerts a year.
View NSO’s performance videos on YouTube.
58 years, three conductors: founder Harley Hastings (1966-1982), Roman Pawlowski (1983-2009), Simeone Tartaglione (2010 on).
Education and outreach through our Annual Family Concert (April) is offered annually, free.
Betsy L. Kent youth concerto competition (November) youth scholarships & (Spring) performance opportunities each year.
Instruments in the Attic Program refurbishes & gifts instruments to local students.
501(c)3 nonprofit exists through generous, personal donations from you & corporate sponsors such as the Delaware Division of the Arts & local businesses.
Governed by a Board of Directors composed of local citizens, business leaders, arts advocates, and orchestra members.